A hand-held manual instrument intended to dilate the vagina after insertion, typically for visual examination of the vaginal canal and cervix and/or to perform a gynaecological procedure. It typically consists of two long blades, joined at a handle at one end, that are inserted into the vagina in a horizontal position and then opened to form an angle, or it is a soft-material device inflated after insertion that allows viewing and access through a central channel. It is typically made entirely of plastic materials or has removable blades made of plastic. This is a single-use device.